Royal Mail release adorable new Beatrix Potter stamps to mark anniversary

Peter Rabbit in his famous blue jacket Credit: Royal Mail/PA Wire

The stars of everyone's favourite Beatrix Potter stories are pictured in a new 10-stamp set that has been created.

Royal Mail released the stamps to mark the 150th anniversary since her birth.

Six of Potter's most loved characters Credit: Royal Mail/PA Wire

Featured will be Potter's most popular characters, from Mrs Tiggy-Winkle to Peter Rabbit.

The set pays particular tribute to Peter, with four of the images coming from the author's first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit stamp set Credit: Royal Mail/PA Wire

Also included will be Squirrel Nutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Tom Kitten and Benjamin Bunny.

Mrs Tiggy-Winkle as seen on the stamp. Credit: Royal Mail/PA Wire

Philip Parker of Royal Mail said: "Beatrix Potter created unforgettable characters which have been loved by successive generations. Our new stamps mark the anniversary of her birth with some of her most popular creations."

The stamps are available from today.

Tom Kitten stamp. Credit: Royal Mail/PA Wire